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but there is one thing the people of japan have not lost, hope. our report tonight from nbc's ian williams. >> reporter: there's not much left of another coastal town largely obliterated by the tsunami. but here at last we found real progress in the relief operation. it is getting better, said the retired businessman overseeing this refugee center. what strikes you most is the sheer resilience of the people here. after all they have been through. it's all very orderly. there must be none of the chaos that frequently follows natural disasters elsewhere in the world. 800 people are living in this school. they're grouped according to the neighborhoods they were evacuated from. so as better to provide mutual support. we help each other, we depend on each other, he told me. that's how we'll get through this. keeping the children occupied is one of the biggest challenges. i try and make sure he's always having fun, this woman told me. teams of volunteers now serve simple but regular meals. a medical center is treating mainly colds and flu and the first
but there is one thing the people of japan have not lost, hope. our report tonight from nbc's ian williams. >> reporter: there's not much left of another coastal town largely obliterated by the tsunami. but here at last we found real progress in the relief operation. it is getting better, said the retired businessman overseeing this refugee center. what strikes you most is the sheer resilience of the people here. after all they have been through. it's all very orderly. there must be none...
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many are wondering which foods we get from japan. just last night, as we said, the feds announced they're halting the import of some foods coming to this country from the affected area of japan. that hasn't stopped people from being concerned about it, though, about fish and produce on store shelves. our report from nbc's kristen welker. >> reporter: at this little tokyo grocery store in los angeles, business is brisk. the shelves are stocked with seaweed and fish from japan. the leafy greens are grown locally. owners insist it's all safe. >> all that we have here are not affected by the earthquake or nuclear power plant issue. >> reporter: the u.s. food and drug administration has banned all vegetable, fruit and milk products from areas impacted by japan's nuclear crisis. >> the step that fda implemented is an additional step in the global food safety net to safeguard the u.s. food supply. >> reporter: still, despite reassurances, images of geiger counters testing food scare consumers. >> i would not buy them. i'm really afraid of t
many are wondering which foods we get from japan. just last night, as we said, the feds announced they're halting the import of some foods coming to this country from the affected area of japan. that hasn't stopped people from being concerned about it, though, about fish and produce on store shelves. our report from nbc's kristen welker. >> reporter: at this little tokyo grocery store in los angeles, business is brisk. the shelves are stocked with seaweed and fish from japan. the leafy...
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it is a strong sign that the cores may have melted in the crisis in japan. >>> could the end be near for muammar gadhafi? world powers, putting pressure on the leader to step down. they are talking about an exit plan for muammar gadhafi. and president obama is make his case for why the american military is involved in libya. a look at the president's televised speech. >> in that televised address, president obama, speaking at fort mcnair in washington, laying out the arguments, the president said that town was on the vernal of a massacre that u.s. could not wait another day to strike libyan regime forces. nato is said to take over operations in libya tomorrow. president obama said that u.s. will continue to support efforts to protect the people of libya. the president said that the u.s. could not turn a blind eye to what was happening in lib ya, but that our involvement would be different than in iraq. this time, president obama said he would not put troops on the ground. >> to be blunt, we went down that road in iraq. thanks to the extraordinary sacrifices of our troops and the dete
it is a strong sign that the cores may have melted in the crisis in japan. >>> could the end be near for muammar gadhafi? world powers, putting pressure on the leader to step down. they are talking about an exit plan for muammar gadhafi. and president obama is make his case for why the american military is involved in libya. a look at the president's televised speech. >> in that televised address, president obama, speaking at fort mcnair in washington, laying out the arguments,...
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. >>> the nuclear crisis in japan is raising more fears this morning. owners of the crippled plant said gray smoke is coming from the third unit. it has been leaking since the massive earthquake it is now said that japan's tap water is not safe for infants. the u.s. is just announced it is banning food imports from the infected regions of japan. >>> there are report that it is u.s. is considering evacuating military service members on stationed in japan. sailors have been given potasz ium pills. >>> a new poll shows that d.c. voters give he and kwame brown low marks. kimberly? >> this is a poll, toppant lifts break it down this way. mayor gray is off to a rocky start. proposal at 31%. a poll before the primary, gray posted a fafrability rating of 60%. 54% say he is not living up to a high standard of ethics, and 46% say he is not providing strong leadership. he gets strong marks for improving education and keeping in touch with citizens. as for council chairman kwame brown, his disapproval ratings, 43%. ratings for both men are lower than president obam
. >>> the nuclear crisis in japan is raising more fears this morning. owners of the crippled plant said gray smoke is coming from the third unit. it has been leaking since the massive earthquake it is now said that japan's tap water is not safe for infants. the u.s. is just announced it is banning food imports from the infected regions of japan. >>> there are report that it is u.s. is considering evacuating military service members on stationed in japan. sailors have been...
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arriving from japan for radiation. some who flew to chicago's o'hare airport tested positive but at levels too low to cause any health concern. radioactive plumes from the fukushima plant are expected to reach the west coast of the u.s. as early as tomorrow. health officials and, as we heard, president obama insists there no danger to the u.s. or pa pacific territories. cnn's dr. sanjay gawp a, a cbs news contributor, is in tokyo. is this plume over the pacific ocean dangerous? >> i think short answer is no and there's lots of different reasons why. first of all, they have some idea already, katie, of what the radiation levels have been and therefore what the radiation levels in this plume are likely to be and the numbers are pretty extraordinarily small. for example, if you think about a chest x-ray that a person may get, the amount of radiation from this plume would be one-tenth of that. that it would cause in any individual in the united states. the second thing is there are radiation detector centers, really, all o
arriving from japan for radiation. some who flew to chicago's o'hare airport tested positive but at levels too low to cause any health concern. radioactive plumes from the fukushima plant are expected to reach the west coast of the u.s. as early as tomorrow. health officials and, as we heard, president obama insists there no danger to the u.s. or pa pacific territories. cnn's dr. sanjay gawp a, a cbs news contributor, is in tokyo. is this plume over the pacific ocean dangerous? >> i think...
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. >>> more troubling in japan's crisis. >>> and neighboring on the loose. a cobra compampanbra goes missi loose. a cobra compampanbra goes missi famous new york city zoo. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> hello and good morning. i'm veronica de la cruz. today we begin with gaining momentum. libyan rebels continue to push back forces loyal to moammar gadhafi. this morning an opposition spokesman claimed that rebels captured sirte. if that is ruis true, it would significant vehicle story for the movement. those developments come as nato has agreed to take over command and control of the entire libya operation including ground attacks. >>> president obama will speak to the nation tonight to sprain what role the u.s. will play in the mission in libya. now that nato has stepped in. the frommed is also expected to address concerned by both parties. tracie potts joins us live from washington with the latest. >> reporter: good morning. the president has a lot of questions to answer when he addresses the nation tonight. lawmakers here want to know sh
. >>> more troubling in japan's crisis. >>> and neighboring on the loose. a cobra compampanbra goes missi loose. a cobra compampanbra goes missi famous new york city zoo. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> hello and good morning. i'm veronica de la cruz. today we begin with gaining momentum. libyan rebels continue to push back forces loyal to moammar gadhafi. this morning an opposition spokesman claimed that rebels captured sirte. if that is ruis true,...
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government says it is sending robotic devices to japan to help the nation with its nuclear spill. they could work in areas where radiation levels could harm or kill humans. meanwhile, the japanese government is now admitting what many assumed, that its safeguards against a earthquake and tsunami were inefficient. >>> now here's a look at other stories making news early today in america. in new york city, chilling security videotape captured a tragic car crash early tuesday morning. the car hit a guardrail before flipping over and crashing through a set of glass doors, killing a pedestrian. police say the man behind the wheel lost control of the vehicle while exiting a bridge. the driver and passenger are reported in stable condition. >>> in miami, a 25-year-old woman was thrown to the ground by a police officer attempting to make an arrest. video that was posted on youtube shows members of a rowdy crowd becoming hostile when the cop showed up to arrest the woman who, according to a police report, was thrown out of a fashion show for unruly behavior. the she was later charged with
government says it is sending robotic devices to japan to help the nation with its nuclear spill. they could work in areas where radiation levels could harm or kill humans. meanwhile, the japanese government is now admitting what many assumed, that its safeguards against a earthquake and tsunami were inefficient. >>> now here's a look at other stories making news early today in america. in new york city, chilling security videotape captured a tragic car crash early tuesday morning. the...
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embassy announced the head of japan affairs at the state department kevin maher has been fired. visiting u.s. assistant secretary of state kurt campbell, in facted him of the move on thursday in their talks on thursday. they say a former deputy chief will assume the post. maher reportedly told some college students in the u.s. last december that okinawans are masters of manipulation and extortion. he was referring to the relocation of a u.s. marines air space station in the southern most prefecture. in the talks with takeaki matsumoto, campbell said maher's comments are unacceptable and contrary to u.s. policy and its respect for the people of okinawa. >>> japan's two major stock exchange operators will explore the possibility of consolidating their businesses. the talks will be aimed at bolstering japan's standing in the world equity market, amid growing pressure for realignment in the industry. if they agree to integrate operations it will have a listing of 4,000 stocks, rivaling the world's leading forces. the two will likely aim to boost their edge by sharing system developm
embassy announced the head of japan affairs at the state department kevin maher has been fired. visiting u.s. assistant secretary of state kurt campbell, in facted him of the move on thursday in their talks on thursday. they say a former deputy chief will assume the post. maher reportedly told some college students in the u.s. last december that okinawans are masters of manipulation and extortion. he was referring to the relocation of a u.s. marines air space station in the southern most...
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a new warning about the food supply in japan. and if officials are any closer to securing that leaking nuclear plant. how is your cell phone service? we'll tell you if you're living in the worst area in the country for cell phones. tom kierein is also back with more on what could be a stormy afternoon. you... don't have a choice of getting breast cancer. i had no choice. that 3-day gave me that opportunity. and i can actually do something to help. 60 miles in 3 days-- i can do that. we can rid the world of this terrible disease... so that no mother... granddaughter... sister... daughter... mother... go through what my wife had to go through. (man) register today for the... and receive $25 off your registration fee. because everyone deserves a lifetime. >>> right now on news4 midday, we're remembering hollywood legend elizabeth taylor. she's died at a hospital in los angeles. she was 79. she was diagnosed six weeks ago with congestive heart failure. her family released a statement saying her legacy will never fade, her spirit will
a new warning about the food supply in japan. and if officials are any closer to securing that leaking nuclear plant. how is your cell phone service? we'll tell you if you're living in the worst area in the country for cell phones. tom kierein is also back with more on what could be a stormy afternoon. you... don't have a choice of getting breast cancer. i had no choice. that 3-day gave me that opportunity. and i can actually do something to help. 60 miles in 3 days-- i can do that. we can rid...
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. >>> maximum alert in japan. it appears the emergency at the nuclear power plant will not be contained any time soon. >>> is there a link between our children's behavior and the coloring in our food? the government is taking on the question again, while some parents have already acted on their own. >>> and making a difference for people still struggling after katrina. the people who show up and go to work every day without being asked. "nightly news" begins now. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> good evening, a few hours ago here in new york, president obama sat down to talk with us about the dangerous situation in libya and that entire region of the world. we asked him about the speech to the nation he delivered last night, the dangers of u.s. military involvement while already fighting two other wars and the precedent this may set in other nations. and the fact that this may not go quite as the u.s. and nato have planned. notably as you're about to hear, the president left open the possibility o
. >>> maximum alert in japan. it appears the emergency at the nuclear power plant will not be contained any time soon. >>> is there a link between our children's behavior and the coloring in our food? the government is taking on the question again, while some parents have already acted on their own. >>> and making a difference for people still struggling after katrina. the people who show up and go to work every day without being asked. "nightly news" begins...
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you can add an erupting volcano facing japan. a volcano erupted in southern japan spewing ash and lava but the major threat is the growing nuclear crisis in the aftermath of last weeks killer quake. they say japan has declared a state of emergency at an earthquake affected nuclear plant where higher permitted levels of radioactivity was seen a precaution in case a radioactive cloud escapes from the plant located 124 miles away from tokyo. a partial meltdown occurred yesterday at number one reactor. there is a hydrogen bubble of the number three reactor which could lead to an explosion. a shortage of electricity means power is being rationed with rolling blackouts in tokyo and other cities. >> reporter: this is could be the worst nuclear disaster since chernobyl 25 years ago. >> we're not out of the woods yet. >>. >> reporter: they say partial melt downs could have occurred at two reacters and they are facing problems at three more. >> first, the back-up systems failed. the pumps and electricity were all gone. this was not suppose
you can add an erupting volcano facing japan. a volcano erupted in southern japan spewing ash and lava but the major threat is the growing nuclear crisis in the aftermath of last weeks killer quake. they say japan has declared a state of emergency at an earthquake affected nuclear plant where higher permitted levels of radioactivity was seen a precaution in case a radioactive cloud escapes from the plant located 124 miles away from tokyo. a partial meltdown occurred yesterday at number one...
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. >>> the crisis in japan has some people wondering about the safety of our nuclear plant. there are 104 facilities in this country, and one of them is in maryland at the coward cliffs plant, 50 miles from washington, d.c. and as derrick ward reports, officials there say a situation like the one in japan not likely here, but they say that they are ready just in case. >> reporter: a world away in japan, there is fear and uncertainty as damaged nuclear reactors lead to what's being called radiation anxiety among those potentially exposed and something more serious among those definitely exposed. in maryland, they're not anxious but not ignoring the events of japan either. >> we'll have industry experts deep deeply engaged with the aftermath to understand what went well, what didn't go well, and apply those lessons learned to our industry. >> reporter: the emergency operations facility near the plant is hub of the preparedness in the event of an incident where they would monitor everything from radiation output to media coverage of the event. so far, they have had to deal with
. >>> the crisis in japan has some people wondering about the safety of our nuclear plant. there are 104 facilities in this country, and one of them is in maryland at the coward cliffs plant, 50 miles from washington, d.c. and as derrick ward reports, officials there say a situation like the one in japan not likely here, but they say that they are ready just in case. >> reporter: a world away in japan, there is fear and uncertainty as damaged nuclear reactors lead to what's being...
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now there is new disturbing evidence regarding radiation from japan drifting to the united states. test of milk samples in spokane, washington, indicate the presence of radioactive iodine from the company's nuclear plant. but the plant say such levels are expected and they are far below the levels of safety concern even for infants. >>> here at home, the ohio legislature has voted to severely limit public rights of workers. both the house and senate approved the measure which allows unions to negotiate wages, but not health care pay. ohio's legislation is in some ways tougher since it extends the union restrictions to police officers and firefighters. republican governor john kasich is expected to sign the bill into law next week. >>> now here's a look at other stories making news early today in america. in ohio, so much for march. going out like a lamb. a spring storm pushing across the midwest made it messy getting around areas northeast of cleveland that were blanketed in all that snow yesterday. meteorologist bill karins will have more on that storm pushing east in just a momen
now there is new disturbing evidence regarding radiation from japan drifting to the united states. test of milk samples in spokane, washington, indicate the presence of radioactive iodine from the company's nuclear plant. but the plant say such levels are expected and they are far below the levels of safety concern even for infants. >>> here at home, the ohio legislature has voted to severely limit public rights of workers. both the house and senate approved the measure which allows...
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the people on plane most likely have a spouse serving in japan. but at least in one case, the active -- an active member of the military. the people weary from the long flight stepped off the plane from travis. many know this is the first leg of the trip. some people are traveling to memphis from here. >> i have a -- a week and a half of it increasing and there was more smoke come out of the nuclear reactor. so we decided to leave. >> we decided to because we wanted our parents to have peace of mind. >> reporter: you can hear the pets. they came over with them. rolling blackouts in tokyo and a second flight japan was supposed to arrive a around 9:00. that's been delayed until this afternoon. reporting live at travis air force base, kraig debro, ktvu channel 2 news. >> war crimes are obscene! >> this is new video out of san francisco. just a short while ago, members of the code pink organization took off their clothes outside senator feinstein's office. they are protesting the -- protesting the treatment of the wikileaks founder. he's in prison and
the people on plane most likely have a spouse serving in japan. but at least in one case, the active -- an active member of the military. the people weary from the long flight stepped off the plane from travis. many know this is the first leg of the trip. some people are traveling to memphis from here. >> i have a -- a week and a half of it increasing and there was more smoke come out of the nuclear reactor. so we decided to leave. >> we decided to because we wanted our parents to...
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japan town here. we have our sister city and we've had strong relationships with japan for many, many years. having said that, we sent a written message to japan to the consulate's office. we have offered our assistance. we opened a -- or are using san francisco gives back which is our website that officially has information on their how citizens of san francisco can contribute to this. we're not asking people to send materials at the time. we're asking them to do monetary contributions if we can. we're gathering other corporations and others that we found -- that we found out yesterday, some of ther companies are gathering. and we'll let the japanese know we're helping. >> i don't know if you have it in your hand right now but the police commission gave you the names of finalists to be the new police chief. what are you doing with those names and are you close to making a decision? >> right. i've not had those names. i went to my office looking for them and they are not on my desk b you -- but i will
japan town here. we have our sister city and we've had strong relationships with japan for many, many years. having said that, we sent a written message to japan to the consulate's office. we have offered our assistance. we opened a -- or are using san francisco gives back which is our website that officially has information on their how citizens of san francisco can contribute to this. we're not asking people to send materials at the time. we're asking them to do monetary contributions if we...
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anyway, consumer sentiment rises and leaders making sacrifices in japan. your early morning business headlines are straight ahead. >>> plus, a courthouse in texas offers willie nelson an extremely unusual plea deal. >>> the wizards win a road game. yep, it's true. you're watching "early today." >>> good morning, and welcome back to "early today." i'm veronica de la cruz. here are some of your top headlines this morning. on capitol hill, speaking of a deal to fund the government for the rest of the fl fiscal year and prevent a shutdown next friday, democrats have offered another $20 billion in budget cuts. but republicans insist they're standing firm on their party's plan to slash more than $60 billion. >>> secretary of state hillary clinton is in london this morning for an international conference to discuss the future of libya. more than 40 foreign ministers, including several from arab states are gathering to map out a long-term solution for the country's crisis. >>> the pain of rejection is apparently more than just a figure of speech. researchers from
anyway, consumer sentiment rises and leaders making sacrifices in japan. your early morning business headlines are straight ahead. >>> plus, a courthouse in texas offers willie nelson an extremely unusual plea deal. >>> the wizards win a road game. yep, it's true. you're watching "early today." >>> good morning, and welcome back to "early today." i'm veronica de la cruz. here are some of your top headlines this morning. on capitol hill, speaking of...
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evacuate family members who want to leave earthquake ravaged japan. this morning, 500 people arrived at tavis air force base in california. evacuations are not mandatory and are offered to eligible family members in adversely affected areas of japan. >>> new concerns about that damaged power plant in japan this morning. safety officials say a pool for storing fuel is heating up and is near the boiling point. that pool is believed to be what's causing steam that's wafting from the plant. the radiation from that plant has reached the continental u.s. miniscule amounts of radioactive iodine detected by an air monitor in seattle. it's millions of times lower than would be a health concern. the plan was damaged during the earthquake and tsunami. the death toll as a result of the disasters is expected to exceed 18,000. >>> one of those victims has turned out to be a woman from richmond, virginia. 24-year-old taylor anderson teaching english in japan. last seen trying to reunite her students with their family after of the quake but that was before the tsunam
evacuate family members who want to leave earthquake ravaged japan. this morning, 500 people arrived at tavis air force base in california. evacuations are not mandatory and are offered to eligible family members in adversely affected areas of japan. >>> new concerns about that damaged power plant in japan this morning. safety officials say a pool for storing fuel is heating up and is near the boiling point. that pool is believed to be what's causing steam that's wafting from the...
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the radiation is coming from northern japan plant that was damaged in the tsunami. it is now at a death toll of 18,000. americans are being evacuated, including 250 military spouses and children, who arrived at seattle's airport last night. >>> new from overnight, three including a small child are recovering from a house fire. in gaithersburg. everybody in the home suffered minor injuries. the home sustained extensive damage. the cause remains under investigation this morning. >>> who shot and killed a man on his way home from work? that is the question police are trying to figure out. police found the man with a gun shot wound on north high street in olney. details with that investigation, tracy? >> reporter: we have few details. police are trying to figure it out themselves. they are looking for a suspect, a motive in this unusual case. police found the body lying on north high street in olny. in front of a home here in this short residential street. police came to the scene after the report of gun shots. he was taken to the hospital and died of his injuries. he l
the radiation is coming from northern japan plant that was damaged in the tsunami. it is now at a death toll of 18,000. americans are being evacuated, including 250 military spouses and children, who arrived at seattle's airport last night. >>> new from overnight, three including a small child are recovering from a house fire. in gaithersburg. everybody in the home suffered minor injuries. the home sustained extensive damage. the cause remains under investigation this morning....
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ships off the coast of japan continued to play a vital role in the relief effort. today sailors and marines packed up toys and other supplies for the disaster victim. one of about a dozen u.s. ships in the region right now. >>> more problems at a frederick county high school today. a student was sent home this morning from the high school for getting into a fight. this comes a day after a student was arrested for allegedly taking a loaded gun to school. school officials stay incidents are related. >> reporter: a fight on monday over some kind of a boy-girl dispute resulted in a 15-year-old student bringing a fully loaded .22 caliper handgun. the state attorney said the case may prove more complicated than that. >> this isn't a situation where someone just felt threatened for no reason and decided to bring a gun to school. i really want to correct that misconception about this case. we're exploring the possibility of a gang-related incident with regard to this particular case. and if that bears out, that will shed a whole new light on the investigation and perhaps h
ships off the coast of japan continued to play a vital role in the relief effort. today sailors and marines packed up toys and other supplies for the disaster victim. one of about a dozen u.s. ships in the region right now. >>> more problems at a frederick county high school today. a student was sent home this morning from the high school for getting into a fight. this comes a day after a student was arrested for allegedly taking a loaded gun to school. school officials stay incidents...
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sector of japan. assuming it might come across the pacific ocean, through hawaii on to the west coast. since midnight last night through this morning we've been monitoring, with all of the data information and tsunami for the state of california and the whole west coast. as of today as of 8:08 we expect impact of the tsunami waves to hit the western shores of the united states. having said that, the monitor indicates we will in the san francisco area perhaps receive about a one to two feet increase in our wave. since it's low tide and we've been working with the science and tsunami warning centers, it will only result in a higher wave than usual and not exceed our seawall. we expect that not to happen and we'll continue to monitor it, but in extra precautions that we've taken, we have closed the highway, the upper highway and lower highway as an added precaution. we've asked our citizens and visitors not to be on ocean beach, just to take that extra precaution. we have not called for an evacuation. we
sector of japan. assuming it might come across the pacific ocean, through hawaii on to the west coast. since midnight last night through this morning we've been monitoring, with all of the data information and tsunami for the state of california and the whole west coast. as of today as of 8:08 we expect impact of the tsunami waves to hit the western shores of the united states. having said that, the monitor indicates we will in the san francisco area perhaps receive about a one to two feet...
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this year marks the 99th anniversary of japan giving the u.s. the cherry blossom trees as a gift. >>> almost the end of the regulation time now. nfl owners and players will try for one more time today to avoid a work stoppage. both sides will sit down for a tenth consecutive day. the collect it cba expires tonight. if an agreement is not reached soon, the nfl may have to begin caps link regular season game for the first i'm in more than two decades. >> to the fans, we'll get through this and our commitment is to get an agreement, a fair agreement that's good for both sides as soon as possible without any disruption to the season and we'll fully focused on that goal. >> the owners and players are still at odds on several issues including a rookie wage scale and whether to expand the regular season from 16 games to 18 games. >>> ohio is a step closer to stripping nearly 350,000 public workers of union rights. the bill is similar to the wisconsin bill that has sparked national debate. firefighter its, teachers and other state employees voiced their
this year marks the 99th anniversary of japan giving the u.s. the cherry blossom trees as a gift. >>> almost the end of the regulation time now. nfl owners and players will try for one more time today to avoid a work stoppage. both sides will sit down for a tenth consecutive day. the collect it cba expires tonight. if an agreement is not reached soon, the nfl may have to begin caps link regular season game for the first i'm in more than two decades. >> to the fans, we'll get...
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here tonight, radiation continues to turn up in trace amounts here, and it's a full-blown crisis in japan. >>> turning point. the rebels make their biggest push yet into gadhafi territory, as president obama prepares to make the case for sending the u.s. military to work in libya. >>> walmart and women, a case headed to thsupreme court this week that could impact all women in the u.s. workforce. >>> and making a difference, so kids of active duty americans don't have to put their favorite sport on ice. "nightly news" begins now. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> good evening. tonight as japan deals with a simmering and some say worsening crisis over nuclear radiation, it's some measure of how big it is when you consider the following. trace amounts of radiation have now been detected in the air and in the rain as far east in this country as pittsburgh, p.a. and the commonwealth of massachusetts. and even though it's a minute, neglible amount being detected, the health commissioner in massachusetts felt the need to reassure people nonetheless. >> i want to emphasize that th
here tonight, radiation continues to turn up in trace amounts here, and it's a full-blown crisis in japan. >>> turning point. the rebels make their biggest push yet into gadhafi territory, as president obama prepares to make the case for sending the u.s. military to work in libya. >>> walmart and women, a case headed to thsupreme court this week that could impact all women in the u.s. workforce. >>> and making a difference, so kids of active duty americans don't have...
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. >>> now, to the disaster in japan. there was another scare at one of the earthquake damaged nuclear power plants in fukushima. the temperature in reactor one rose to an alarming level today, but the crews doused it with water and it was brought down. if the reactors can't be stabilized, more radiation will leak out. the latest land survey determined the tsunami swept almost 25 miles inland and destroyed towns and cities. more than 11,000 deaths have been reported. the final number is expected to top 18,000. >>> on capitol hill, a senate committee was briefed today on the nuclear disaster in japan. traces of radioactive contamination is being picked up at monitoring stations across the country. but a top nuclear expert told lawmakers there's no reason to panic. >> the u.s. government has an extensive network of radiation monitors across the country. we feel confident based on the current data from monitoring at nuclear power plants and through the environmental protection agency system, that there is no reason for conce
. >>> now, to the disaster in japan. there was another scare at one of the earthquake damaged nuclear power plants in fukushima. the temperature in reactor one rose to an alarming level today, but the crews doused it with water and it was brought down. if the reactors can't be stabilized, more radiation will leak out. the latest land survey determined the tsunami swept almost 25 miles inland and destroyed towns and cities. more than 11,000 deaths have been reported. the final number is...
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john ray, nbc news, tripoli. >>> now to japan. the efforts to control the nuclear power plant in japan seem to be failing as officials discover that highly radioactive water is leaking into the pacific ocean. the u.s. is now helping with the radioactive disaster sending in ships with hundreds of thousands of freshwater, thousands of gallons, rather, have help cool that reactor. meanwhile the death toll has climbed to 11,000 dead with another 18,000 missing. japanese soldiers and u.s. marines are working together to clear away debris from the quake and the tsunami to recover more bodies from the rubble. >>> former president jimmy carter is scheduled to head to cuba tomorrow and discuss the case of a maryland man detained while he's there. cuba's foreign relations ministry says the former president's visit will include a meeting with cuban president raul castro and cardinal ortega. gross says he traveled on a work visa to help improve internet access in a small jewish community. he was arrested in december of 2009. the 61-year-old w
john ray, nbc news, tripoli. >>> now to japan. the efforts to control the nuclear power plant in japan seem to be failing as officials discover that highly radioactive water is leaking into the pacific ocean. the u.s. is now helping with the radioactive disaster sending in ships with hundreds of thousands of freshwater, thousands of gallons, rather, have help cool that reactor. meanwhile the death toll has climbed to 11,000 dead with another 18,000 missing. japanese soldiers and u.s....
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. >> a concern about contamination in japan. there are new signs about the progress. >>> illegal immigrants are busted in virginia. some are saying more than 100 arrests are still not enough. >>> and air traffic controller allegedly was sleeping on the job. >> what's going on in sports? >> coming up nell, why a 3-0 lead in ♪ [ male announcer ] unrestrained. unexpected. and unlike any hybrid you have ever known. ♪ introducing the most fuel-efficient luxury car available. ♪ the radically new, 42 mile per gallon ct hybrid from lexus. ♪ welcome to the darker side of green. >>> a crowded us about stop in jerusalem one, woman was killed, more than 20 others injured. this is first major palestinian attack in several years. israeli officials are threatening harsh retaliation. >> in japan, there are new new concerns about the safety of the food and water following the earthquake and tsunami there on march 11th. authorities stay tap water in tokyo is now showing elevated levels of radiation. parents are being told to stop giving t
. >> a concern about contamination in japan. there are new signs about the progress. >>> illegal immigrants are busted in virginia. some are saying more than 100 arrests are still not enough. >>> and air traffic controller allegedly was sleeping on the job. >> what's going on in sports? >> coming up nell, why a 3-0 lead in ♪ [ male announcer ] unrestrained. unexpected. and unlike any hybrid you have ever known. ♪ introducing the most fuel-efficient luxury...
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disaster in japan. a massive military relief and recovery operation is under way in japan this morning, after that 8.9 magnitude earthquake that devastated the island. >>> an explosion at a nuclear power plant has raised fears of a meltdown. hundreds are dead, and that number will most certainly rise. we have full coverage "early" this saturday morning, march we have full coverage "early" this saturday morning, march 12th, 2011. captioning funded by cbs >>> video from less than 30 hours ago in japan, devastating earthquake, 8.9 magnitude. at this hour the official death toll almost 600. and there are other big problems looming this morning. welcome to "the early show" on this saturday morning, i'm russ mitchell. >> and i'm rebecca jarvis. we will continue to follow this story as it develops throughout the morning. >> let's get right to the earthquake in japan, of course. the quake is the fifth largest in recorded history. it was followed by a 23-foot high tsunami. the official death count is 574 dead. t
disaster in japan. a massive military relief and recovery operation is under way in japan this morning, after that 8.9 magnitude earthquake that devastated the island. >>> an explosion at a nuclear power plant has raised fears of a meltdown. hundreds are dead, and that number will most certainly rise. we have full coverage "early" this saturday morning, march we have full coverage "early" this saturday morning, march 12th, 2011. captioning funded by cbs >>>...
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carhart to leave. >> cutting down production due to shortages in japan. the automaker said it will do what it can to keep the assembly line going. honda has more plants and suppliers in the quake region than toyota or nissan. bp said a lap top containing personal information on thousands who filed claims related to the gulf coast has been missing for a month now. letters have been sent to 13,000 people, and offering cret credit monitoring services. this is a story we will be watching closely. >> thank you so much. here is news that will make many of you feel good this morning, several local counties are among the healthiest counties in the nation. >> researchers looked at obesity, access to health care, and air quality. in virginia, fairfax, arlington and loudoun county were named healthiest counties. in maryland, howard, montgomery and fredrick. and 6:51. we are getting a look at the forecast. boy, this will be the best part of the day. the rain is coming. not just any old rain. >> chilly rain. could rain out opening day. >> i am waiting, waiting patient
carhart to leave. >> cutting down production due to shortages in japan. the automaker said it will do what it can to keep the assembly line going. honda has more plants and suppliers in the quake region than toyota or nissan. bp said a lap top containing personal information on thousands who filed claims related to the gulf coast has been missing for a month now. letters have been sent to 13,000 people, and offering cret credit monitoring services. this is a story we will be watching...
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she was in japan, teaching. kristen dahlgren has more on the recovery effort. >> reporter: in japan today, progress. cables being laid to reconnect electricity to cool troubled reactors. but amid reports things may be stabilizing, reminders the situation is not yet under control. as smoke rose from two of the reactors, workers had to be temporarily evacuated. >> we're not out of the woods yet. and some serious radiation releases can still happen if the japanese are not careful. >> reporter: some drinking water near the plant has tested positive for radioactive materials. while shipments of milk and spinach produced near the crippled plant were stopped, after they showed trace radiation. experts say not enough to cause health concerns, but feeding fears among japanese consumers, and even some here in the u.s. today, the epa tweeted, radiation monitors here in the u.s. show fluctuations far below levels of concern. while the nuclear regulatory commission reported containment at the japanese reactors appears intact
she was in japan, teaching. kristen dahlgren has more on the recovery effort. >> reporter: in japan today, progress. cables being laid to reconnect electricity to cool troubled reactors. but amid reports things may be stabilizing, reminders the situation is not yet under control. as smoke rose from two of the reactors, workers had to be temporarily evacuated. >> we're not out of the woods yet. and some serious radiation releases can still happen if the japanese are not careful....
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this is japan then and japan today. a child then and a child today. as this generation of japanese say, there is a different kind of strength you learn after you survive something terrible. and, of course, so many americans coming in to help with the rescue tonight. that's "world news" from japan. don't forget, we're always online at abcnews.com. and "nightline" will be here later tonight. we hope you have a really good evening. and we'll see all of you back in america. >> today is the due date for pge. the outty turns over records on the pipeline, leaving many questions unanswered. >> and vacation payouts may go away for some county workners the bay area. but will saving money now cost for later. >> and as the nuclear crisis escalates, is the growing fear about radiation warranted? s we have more. heather. >> this is all about making sure more than 1800 miles of transition lines are operating a more than 1800 miles of pge said they located test records for 91% of its transition lines installed in densely populated areas after july, 1961. but it found
this is japan then and japan today. a child then and a child today. as this generation of japanese say, there is a different kind of strength you learn after you survive something terrible. and, of course, so many americans coming in to help with the rescue tonight. that's "world news" from japan. don't forget, we're always online at abcnews.com. and "nightline" will be here later tonight. we hope you have a really good evening. and we'll see all of you back in america....
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traces of radioactivity found in our rain water weeks after the disaster in japan. why health officials say there is no reason to be alarmed. >>> we now know why sulaimon brown was removed from his $110,000 job in d.c. but there are still questions about how he got hired in the first place. >>> and good evening. i'm wendy rieger. >> i'm pat lawson muse, sitting in for jim handly, who is off tonight. we begin with a string of violence in prince george's county. there were three shootings overnight, two were deadly. in one case, a pizza delivery driver was gunned down for just $13. news4's pat collins is live at the scene with reaction from the victim's family. pat? >> pat, a delivery man killed over a pizza, an order of chicken wings, and $13 in cash. the victim, the father of a young boy. >> it's very terrible and tragic. and my son does not have a father. he didn't get to see his son turn 1 on friday, and he was looking forward to it. it was his first child. >> reporter:
traces of radioactivity found in our rain water weeks after the disaster in japan. why health officials say there is no reason to be alarmed. >>> we now know why sulaimon brown was removed from his $110,000 job in d.c. but there are still questions about how he got hired in the first place. >>> and good evening. i'm wendy rieger. >> i'm pat lawson muse, sitting in for jim handly, who is off tonight. we begin with a string of violence in prince george's county. there were...
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caller: who builds a nuclear power plant in japan? host: i am not sure the congressman knows the answer to that. what is your point? caller: something is wrong with the japanese power plant. host: you wonder if an american company build this? guest: i think we will do and -- a report on this to see if we are using the same technology and models. we will look at what we need to do to upgrade. host: we will take a look at that on wednesday. go to our website to check the schedule. next caller. caller: dick cheney, when he was in there, he dealt with the regulatory system. they cannot use the $5,000 on a valve that could have prevented that terrible spill. a half a million dollalv
caller: who builds a nuclear power plant in japan? host: i am not sure the congressman knows the answer to that. what is your point? caller: something is wrong with the japanese power plant. host: you wonder if an american company build this? guest: i think we will do and -- a report on this to see if we are using the same technology and models. we will look at what we need to do to upgrade. host: we will take a look at that on wednesday. go to our website to check the schedule. next caller....
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a lemonade fund-raiser for japan. in an hour they raised more than $1,000. >> people all wonder why we're doing this right now. >> reporter: in atlanta... >> it really makes me want to help those people. >> reporter: kindergartener tuesday muse saw the destruction on television. like kids all over, she's trying to make sense of the unthinkable. >> i was, like, how can i help? could i do a sale or something like that? i'm a good artist. >> reporter: first her mom helped tuesday sell all her old art work-- some to neighbors, the rest on ebay. so far she's raised more than $2,500. then she helped recruit 40 of her friends to paint. >> this dude's somewhere in new york state. he said if somebody would paint him a picture he would give one thousand dollars for the tsunami relief. hi, sophia. >> reporter: so they all got to work. for kids everywhere, tuesday's mother says japan's calamity hits home. >> they're better able to put themselves in other people's shoes than adults are. but they see another kid's house be destroye
a lemonade fund-raiser for japan. in an hour they raised more than $1,000. >> people all wonder why we're doing this right now. >> reporter: in atlanta... >> it really makes me want to help those people. >> reporter: kindergartener tuesday muse saw the destruction on television. like kids all over, she's trying to make sense of the unthinkable. >> i was, like, how can i help? could i do a sale or something like that? i'm a good artist. >> reporter: first her...
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they gathered for a fundraiser called "stand with japan." the event raised money for japan. the cherry blossoms were a gift to the people of washington from the mayor of tokyo in 1912. >> voluntary evacuations underway for anyone within 18 miles of the tsunami-damaged nuclear plant in japan. the number three reactor core may have been breached or may be leaking. nuclear engineers say the pipes feeding the reactor may be the source, and water has been found outside the core that contained 10,000 times the normal level of radiation. the prime minister is expected to address the nation in an hour. we will stay on top of that the death toll has surpassed 10,000, the number of missing has risen to 17,000. >> nissan is considering moving production from japan to the u.s. because of quake damage to one of the plants. car factories could face serious shortages, if japan autoindustry can't continue soap. toyota announced yesterday that some of the u.s. factories may have to shut down. they don't know when or for how long. >> more than 60 are dead after an earthquake hits the thailand
they gathered for a fundraiser called "stand with japan." the event raised money for japan. the cherry blossoms were a gift to the people of washington from the mayor of tokyo in 1912. >> voluntary evacuations underway for anyone within 18 miles of the tsunami-damaged nuclear plant in japan. the number three reactor core may have been breached or may be leaking. nuclear engineers say the pipes feeding the reactor may be the source, and water has been found outside the core that...
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you're encouraged to bring a donation which would go to the red cross' efforts to help japan. tonight's event begins at 6:30. and if you plan to enjoy in year's cherry blossoms, you may want to seat res sooner rather than later. the fashion al park service has shortened the anticipated peak bloom time. it's expected between march 29th through april the 1st. that's all of four days. it was originally supposed to last unl april thep april the 3. they changed the prediction after finding the trees were in their white puffy white stage earlier than expected. the festival glins this saturday. >> and i drove past there this morning. they do look good already. so you can enjoy them right now even though it's chilly out there. >> yeah, beat the crowds. and we have some chilly air here. it will be here through the first part of next week. the storms did produce damage in the shenandoah valley, but locally just heavy down pours. right now radar showing patches of light rain where you see those areas of blue and green out on the eastern parts of west virginia scattered across the shenand
you're encouraged to bring a donation which would go to the red cross' efforts to help japan. tonight's event begins at 6:30. and if you plan to enjoy in year's cherry blossoms, you may want to seat res sooner rather than later. the fashion al park service has shortened the anticipated peak bloom time. it's expected between march 29th through april the 1st. that's all of four days. it was originally supposed to last unl april thep april the 3. they changed the prediction after finding the trees...
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, people we know back in japan. i am honored i am able to help out. >> it is based in japan south of tokyo. they were in singapore when the quake hit. when they got word they immediately loaded up on supplies and prepared no go back. >>> happening right now community leaders are getting ready to meet this morning to start coordinating fund raising efforts for earthquake victims in japan. the group has already started to accept donations. people in the bay area wait for word on their loved ones in the quake zone. >> my brother, we are waiting. god is very upset, that is what i feel. >> the japanese cultural community center also tells us the local japanese con sew lat wanting information. we'll go live for more on the fund raising meeting taking place this morning. >>> a hardware store is also doing their part to help the victims of the earthquake and tsunami. south hampton road set a $25,000 goal and the store will match any donation for a total of $50,000. the owner says customers gave more than one thousand dollar
, people we know back in japan. i am honored i am able to help out. >> it is based in japan south of tokyo. they were in singapore when the quake hit. when they got word they immediately loaded up on supplies and prepared no go back. >>> happening right now community leaders are getting ready to meet this morning to start coordinating fund raising efforts for earthquake victims in japan. the group has already started to accept donations. people in the bay area wait for word on...
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. >> and we learn that radiation is more than 3300 times above normal in the ocean water outside of japan's fukushima plant. meaning that more contaminated water is seeping out of the plant. the u.s. sending robots to the plant to map data and provide visuals to workers in areas that may be too dangerous for humans. >>> virginia tech, four years the finding of the department of education fined the school $55,000, the maximum allowed. the gunman, virginia tech plans to appeal the fine. >> 5:17, bp is scrambling to make sure that thousands of gulf score victims information is not released. an employee lost a lap top with names, and social security numbers. there is no indication the information has been misused. >> it isn't a done deal yet. metro has a final say. there is a bit of a battle underway. >> good morning, the biggest sticking point in the thing was the station that would be located closest to the herndon parking garage. they got the list down to eight, eight of the 11 stations will be here in fairfax. three reston and two herndon. and name suggestions, herndon-reston was voted by t
. >> and we learn that radiation is more than 3300 times above normal in the ocean water outside of japan's fukushima plant. meaning that more contaminated water is seeping out of the plant. the u.s. sending robots to the plant to map data and provide visuals to workers in areas that may be too dangerous for humans. >>> virginia tech, four years the finding of the department of education fined the school $55,000, the maximum allowed. the gunman, virginia tech plans to appeal the...
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japan's emperor and his wife tried to console some of the thousands of displaced residents today them spent about an hour at a temporary shelter near tokyo. it was his first such visit since the earthquake and tsunami hit the area on march 11th. >>> there are more questions the security of air cargo tonight after a fake bomb troofld a cargo plane. the plane was flown from the britain to turkey two weeks ago. a u.s. official told nbc news, the incident appears to be the result of a family feud. that parts of the phony bomb were made of play-doh. the fake bomb was placed in a wedding cake box. it was supposed to be delivered to a wedding reception. a turk usual man dropped off the box at a ups office two weeks ago. the phony bomb was not discovered until it arrived in istanbul. the u.s. officials say there were no explosives in that package. >>> there is more trouble in the control towers. this time an air traffic controller has been suspended i know what a couple of pilots for flying planes too close to each other. this happened on sunday in florida. a southwest flight from phoenix orl
japan's emperor and his wife tried to console some of the thousands of displaced residents today them spent about an hour at a temporary shelter near tokyo. it was his first such visit since the earthquake and tsunami hit the area on march 11th. >>> there are more questions the security of air cargo tonight after a fake bomb troofld a cargo plane. the plane was flown from the britain to turkey two weeks ago. a u.s. official told nbc news, the incident appears to be the result of a...
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a plant in japan badly damaged during the earthquake and tsunami. the death toll is said to exceed 18,000. >>> a popular south american tourist attraction, they were in an inflatible raft, the boat hit rocks and flipped over. five others were hurt in that accident. >> gruesome details about the lululemon murder. prosecutors say that norwood killed murray because she told a manager that norwood stole pricey yoga wear. norwood claimed that two masked men beat and raped them both. >>> a local neighborhood where a dog was shot in a fenced in backyard. >> what a major airline is doing again that is not so charging. >>> spring showers, when those first rains might arrive. >> breaking news on the bw parkway. >>> 6:40, beautiful in the nation's capital. a lot of sunlight getting through as well. >> pretty pastels. sunrise, 25 minutes away on this early spring morning. it is a cool start. that is the live picture from the sky watcher camera. a bit of a breeze coming from from the north and west. district hates, herndon and colesville. there is that salmon-co
a plant in japan badly damaged during the earthquake and tsunami. the death toll is said to exceed 18,000. >>> a popular south american tourist attraction, they were in an inflatible raft, the boat hit rocks and flipped over. five others were hurt in that accident. >> gruesome details about the lululemon murder. prosecutors say that norwood killed murray because she told a manager that norwood stole pricey yoga wear. norwood claimed that two masked men beat and raped them both....
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. >>> the disaster in japan is growing more dire. plutonium is leaking from the power plant. this could signal that reactor number three suffered a breech after the earthquake earlier this month. officials say small amounts of plutonium were found and doesn't pose a risk to humans. local authorities are testing the area. authorities stress that it is not a risk to drinking wall. in virginia, water showed no sign. authorities are urging people not to drink rain water. >>> a lot of people are concerned about the cherry blossoms. >> they will be fine. they wear little coats. yes, they are invisible, they will be fine. >> i was wondering how they kept up so l. >> they are refrigerated. at the tidal basin, it is above 30. upper 20s to 30 degree mark. elsewhere, we have temperatures in the teens, high pressure over us now, coming down from the grate lakes and evening canada, it is cold from the carolinas to new england. clouds coming in from the midwest. we will see those as we get through the the day. by 9:00, in the upper 30s, by mid afternoon, should be by 50 degrees. a good day
. >>> the disaster in japan is growing more dire. plutonium is leaking from the power plant. this could signal that reactor number three suffered a breech after the earthquake earlier this month. officials say small amounts of plutonium were found and doesn't pose a risk to humans. local authorities are testing the area. authorities stress that it is not a risk to drinking wall. in virginia, water showed no sign. authorities are urging people not to drink rain water. >>> a lot...
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[ laughter ] >> couric: tonight, japan asks for u.s. help cooling nuclear reactors damaged by the earthquake as it tries desperately to prevent meltdown. i'm katie couric. also tonight, the unfolding humanitarian crisis. four days after the earthquake and tsunami, there are shortages of food and housing for the living. body bags and coffins for the growing number of dead. the search goes on for victims in towns virtually wiped off the map. and how safe are we with nuclear plants here at home built on fault lines and striking distances of tsunamis. captioning sponsored by cbs from cbs news world headquarters in new york, this is the "cbs evening news" with katie couric. >> couric: good evening, everyone, any one of them alone would be overwhelming, but japan is dealing with three crises: humanitarian, economic, and nuclear, including the possibility of a meltdown. we'll have much more about that in a moment. it's tuesday morning in japan and four days after the earthquake and tsunami. the death toll continues to rise. officially 1,900, b
[ laughter ] >> couric: tonight, japan asks for u.s. help cooling nuclear reactors damaged by the earthquake as it tries desperately to prevent meltdown. i'm katie couric. also tonight, the unfolding humanitarian crisis. four days after the earthquake and tsunami, there are shortages of food and housing for the living. body bags and coffins for the growing number of dead. the search goes on for victims in towns virtually wiped off the map. and how safe are we with nuclear plants here at...
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it took 34 minutes for the shaking in japan to reach florida. we know that because groundwater measurement gauges in south florida all registered what they're calling an unusual oscillation, meaning the needles jumped all over the place and continued to for over two hours. the water management folks in south florida said those same instruments also picked up the nearby haiti quake right after it happened last january. >>> when we come back here tonight, the calendar says spring, but apparently nobody informed mother nature. [ male announcer ] is your current denture cleanser missing something? now you get a cleanser with scope freshness. ♪ new fixodent plus scope ingredients. ♪ cleans...kills germs that cause denture odors... and provides your dentures with the freshness of scope. ♪ new fixodent cleanser plus scope ingredients. ♪ [ male announcer ] what are you gonna miss when you have an allergy attack? benadryl® is more effective than claritin® at relieving your worst symptoms and works when you need it most. benadryl®. you can't pa
it took 34 minutes for the shaking in japan to reach florida. we know that because groundwater measurement gauges in south florida all registered what they're calling an unusual oscillation, meaning the needles jumped all over the place and continued to for over two hours. the water management folks in south florida said those same instruments also picked up the nearby haiti quake right after it happened last january. >>> when we come back here tonight, the calendar says spring, but...
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. >> couric: now to japan. a u.n. expert says radiation continues to leak from those damaged nuclear reactors but progress is being made. all six reactors are now hooked up to power lines-- a step toward getting the cooling systems working once the electricity is turned on. the number of workers at the plant is now up to a thousand. meanwhile, the official death toll from the earthquake and tsunami is approaching 10,000 with nearly 14,000 missing. more than a quarter million survivors have no homes or have been forced to leave them. from japan tonight, here's lucy craft. >> reporter: cardboard houses, now home for thousands living on the floor of a sports arena outside tokyo. all survived the tsunami and quake only to be caught up in a radiation scare. this fifth grader says "we escaped to my school but when they said even that was not safe, we came here." natives of iwaki like to boast about its postcard scenery and mild climate. the now notorious fukushima nuclear plant only 30 miles away has triggered a mass exodus
. >> couric: now to japan. a u.n. expert says radiation continues to leak from those damaged nuclear reactors but progress is being made. all six reactors are now hooked up to power lines-- a step toward getting the cooling systems working once the electricity is turned on. the number of workers at the plant is now up to a thousand. meanwhile, the official death toll from the earthquake and tsunami is approaching 10,000 with nearly 14,000 missing. more than a quarter million survivors...
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tom, thanks. >>> in japan today, still more unsettling news there. international atomic energy authorities warn that japan's evacuation zone around the nuclear plant may not be an area large enough, and that's something you'll recall experts in this country have been saying from the start. nbc's lee cowan reports again tonight for us from tokyo. >> reporter: just how far away is far enough? that's a question residents living near the stricken nuclear plant ask every day, and the answer seems to keep changing. new tests done by the international atomic energy agency show that high levels of radiation have been found in the soil some 25 miles away from the plant. that's far beyond the area currently under evacuation. >> the situation continue to be very serious. >> reporter: officials say the levels aren't high enough to cause acute radiation illness, they do exceed the standards designed to cut the risk of cancer. japan's government spokesman said today that they are taking the iaea's findings under advisement but have no immediate plans to widen the
tom, thanks. >>> in japan today, still more unsettling news there. international atomic energy authorities warn that japan's evacuation zone around the nuclear plant may not be an area large enough, and that's something you'll recall experts in this country have been saying from the start. nbc's lee cowan reports again tonight for us from tokyo. >> reporter: just how far away is far enough? that's a question residents living near the stricken nuclear plant ask every day, and the...
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he met his victims while working as a neefrp virginia, maryland, and even overseas in japan. his formal sentencing is set for late may. >>> police in prince george's county has charged seven sorority sisters from the university of maryland with assault and hazing. a pledge in the sorority told the police that the girlsssaulted her at least three times. and she said it was part of her initiation. six of the women appeared in court today. the seventh will be in court in two weeks. that sorority has been suspended by the university since november. >>> metro's new bag search policy could be headed to court. the aclu says the policy's unconstitutional, and they're threatening to sue the transit agency. the new measure started late last year to boost security metro, but the aclu argues that they invade people's privacy and do very little to actually make metro safer. >>> coming up, there's a report that says most of us aren't getting nearly enough sleep. >> also ahead, a high-tech tool to bypass those pesky customer service recordings. how twitter is helping businesses connect with
he met his victims while working as a neefrp virginia, maryland, and even overseas in japan. his formal sentencing is set for late may. >>> police in prince george's county has charged seven sorority sisters from the university of maryland with assault and hazing. a pledge in the sorority told the police that the girlsssaulted her at least three times. and she said it was part of her initiation. six of the women appeared in court today. the seventh will be in court in two weeks. that...
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tiffany, highly dependent on japan, rose on higher than expected earnings, but warned about the future. gm is temporarily laying off workers at its buffalo engine plan due to the parts shortage created by japan's disaster. sales of previously owned homes plunged in february and prices hit their lowest level in nearly nine years. warren buffett's latest tip, he believes japan's tragedy has created a rare opportunity for buying into japanese companies. >>> and finally, prince william and kate middleton selected washington, d.c. based peace players incidentser national as one of the charities well wishers can send donations to in lieu of gifts. it uses basketball to unite young people in property extent and cath length communities in northern ireland. >>> come up, denver is happy with carmelo and one player has the nhl saying enough is enough. plus, things get down right nasty between the knicks and the celtics. your early morning sports headlines are straight ahead. >>> active weather in the middle of the country. we have blizzard warnings, and we expect severe weather with thunderstorms
tiffany, highly dependent on japan, rose on higher than expected earnings, but warned about the future. gm is temporarily laying off workers at its buffalo engine plan due to the parts shortage created by japan's disaster. sales of previously owned homes plunged in february and prices hit their lowest level in nearly nine years. warren buffett's latest tip, he believes japan's tragedy has created a rare opportunity for buying into japanese companies. >>> and finally, prince william and...
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tonight stand with japan. thanks so much. and for more ideas for your weekend go to the around the town section of nbcwashington.com or the going out guide on washingtonpost.com. >>> we'll take a look at some of the stories we'll be following on news4 this afternoon. jim hanly joins us with a preview of thing to come. >> we've got a busy afternoon coming up. another actor's name is getting thrown into the mix to replace charlie sheen. also ahead at 4:00, one school's controversial policy because a student has peanut allergies. then do you know how to score a new car. how to get the biggest bang for your buck. we want to know what you think should happen to the air traffic controller at reagan national airport reportedly caught sleeping on the job. weigh in on nbc washington's facebook page and we'll share the results. for now back to you. >> thank you, jim. >>> she may be gone, but dorothy height's spirit lives on today in virginia. governor bob mcdonnell has designated today. she would have turned 99 years old today. mcdonne
tonight stand with japan. thanks so much. and for more ideas for your weekend go to the around the town section of nbcwashington.com or the going out guide on washingtonpost.com. >>> we'll take a look at some of the stories we'll be following on news4 this afternoon. jim hanly joins us with a preview of thing to come. >> we've got a busy afternoon coming up. another actor's name is getting thrown into the mix to replace charlie sheen. also ahead at 4:00, one school's...
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gwen: how japan's calamity could affect us all. covering the week, tom gjelten of npr, coral davenport of "national journal" and david wessel of "the wall street journal." >> award-winning reporting and analysis, covering history as it happens. live from our nation's capital, this is "washington week." produced in association with "national journal." corporate funding for "washington week" is provided by -- >> this rock has never stood still. since 1875, we've been there for our clients through good times and bad. when their needs changed, we were there to meet them. through the years from insurance to investment management to real estate to retirement solutions, we've delved new ideas for the financial challenges ahead. this rock has never stood still and that's one thing that will never change. prudential. >> corporate funding is also provided by boeing. norfolk southern. additional funding is provided by the annenberg foundation, the corporation for public broadcasting, and by contributions to pbs stations from viewers like you.
gwen: how japan's calamity could affect us all. covering the week, tom gjelten of npr, coral davenport of "national journal" and david wessel of "the wall street journal." >> award-winning reporting and analysis, covering history as it happens. live from our nation's capital, this is "washington week." produced in association with "national journal." corporate funding for "washington week" is provided by -- >> this rock has never...
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. >>> and making a difference, for the struggling people of japan. nbc news with americans on a mission to provide critical relief. "nightly news" begins now. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> good evening. it has turned into a big military effort, bombs and cruise missiles have been raining down on libya, and it could get even bigger and the stakes are high. it's been a mostly u.s. run air campaign thus far, but tonight a change is coming. a hand-over to nato for the supervision of this strike. even though the pentagon warned libya today, quote, we will continue to hit you, the u.s. is anxious to shift some of this to somebody else. and just as there have been new and loud explosions in tripoli this evening, there are late developments in this story tonight. we want to begin our coverage with our chief foreign affairs correspondent, andrea mitchell. good evening. >> reporter: after another day of high-stakes, diplomatic wrangling, the u.s. has gotten the allies to agree nato will take command of the libyan military operation, at leas
. >>> and making a difference, for the struggling people of japan. nbc news with americans on a mission to provide critical relief. "nightly news" begins now. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> good evening. it has turned into a big military effort, bombs and cruise missiles have been raining down on libya, and it could get even bigger and the stakes are high. it's been a mostly u.s. run air campaign thus far, but tonight a change is coming. a...
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. >>> dead zone, dramatic photos provide the first glimpse inside japan's nuclear plant. >>> and severe weather and wintry storms tear through >>> and severe weather and wintry storms tear through portions of the nation. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> hello and good morning. i'm lynn berry. today we begin with no letups. for five straight days now, western planes have been fiercely pounding libya. in tripoli, anti-aircraft fire lit up the sky once again. the air strikes appear to have thwarted gadhafi's efforts to overtake his opponents for now. although there has been retaliation. in misrata, there have been reports of sniper attacks by pro gadhafi supporters. off the the coast of libya, there were ships enforcing the u.s. arms embargo. today, the president meets with his national security team to discuss strategy. for more on that, we go to nbc's tracie potts in washington. good morning. >> lynn, good morning. no doubt, the question will be today what is the end game here? the president has anonsed that we will not be sending ground troops into libya, yet we're send
. >>> dead zone, dramatic photos provide the first glimpse inside japan's nuclear plant. >>> and severe weather and wintry storms tear through >>> and severe weather and wintry storms tear through portions of the nation. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> hello and good morning. i'm lynn berry. today we begin with no letups. for five straight days now, western planes have been fiercely pounding libya. in tripoli, anti-aircraft fire lit up the...